The Himalayas are considered to be among the youngest mountain ranges in the world. When did the collision that formed them begin? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Himalayas are considered to be among the youngest mountain ranges in the world. When did the collision that formed them begin?

A. About 10 million years ago

B. About 500 million years ago

C. About 200 million years ago

D. About 70 million years ago

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The collision between the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates started in the Upper Cretaceous period about 70 million years ago[reference:5].

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